2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Oakwood University	1177	45.22	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 71% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist are the most popular majors. Undergraduates 1,177 Acceptance Rate 45.2 % 10.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
2	Washington Adventist University	513	46.18	860 – 1,130	18154	40114	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 46% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 21%. The three most popular majors......Read more Undergraduates 513 Acceptance Rate 46.2 % 1.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $18,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
3	Pacific Union College	937	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 937 Acceptance Rate 47.3 % 11.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
4	Southern Adventist University	2929	65.5	1,020 – 1,250	25753	44818	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Located in Collegedale, Southern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Southern Adventist University currently receive institutional grant aid. 83% of students decide to stay at Southern Adventist......Read more Undergraduates 2,929 Acceptance Rate 65.5 % 1.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
5	Kettering College	575	76.54	1,010 – 1,180	22036	60692	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Kettering College Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, Kettering College accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $6,854 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 575 Acceptance Rate 76.5 % 7.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,692
6	Southwestern Adventist University	758	78.36	920 – 1,210	20466	43643	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $9,712 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 758 Acceptance Rate 78.4 % 41.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
7	Andrews University	1384	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more Undergraduates 1,384 Acceptance Rate 81.9 % 6.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
8	La Sierra University	1226	91.5	890 – 1,160	23848	42617	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Undergraduates 1,226 Acceptance Rate 91.5 % 1.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
9	Union Adventist University	625	100	980 – 1,170	24844	43853	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 625 Acceptance Rate 100.0 % 0.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
10	Universidad Adventista de las Antillas	848	100	--	9870	27766	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 40% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 80% of students decide to stay at Universidad Adventista de las Antillas after......Read more Undergraduates 848 Acceptance Rate 100.0 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,766

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

1,177

45.2 % 10.5%

880 – 1,130

$26,730

$30,969

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

513

46.2 % 1.8%

860 – 1,130

$18,154

$40,114

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

937

47.3 % 11.3%

950 – 1,190

$22,767

$52,713

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

2,929

65.5 % 1.7%

1,020 – 1,250

$25,753

$44,818

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

575

76.5 % 7.6%

1,010 – 1,180

$22,036

$60,692

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

758

78.4 % 41.1%

920 – 1,210

$20,466

$43,643

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

1,384

81.9 % 6.4%

1,020 – 1,270

$24,728

$43,254

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

1,226

91.5 % 1.9%

890 – 1,160

$23,848

$42,617

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

625

100.0 % 0.1%

980 – 1,170

$24,844

$43,853

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Seventh Day Adventist

848

100.0 %

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$9,870

$27,766

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